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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.18, 8,931.92 and 2,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.18, 8,931.92 and 2,254.93 is: 3,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.18 : 8,931.92 = 2,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.18/8,931.92 = 2,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.18x = 8,931.92 × 2,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.18x = 20,140,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,854.37/5,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.78

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